West Point Recreation Area

If you are looking for a base camp to explore area trails or a destination campground with a family friendly atmosphere, try the West Point Recreation Area off HWY 13 north of Medford.

The West Point Recreation Area on the Medford District is located on the Mondeaux Flowage with 15 campsites equipped with a parking spur, campfire ring with grill, picnic table, vault toilets and drinking water. There are accessible vault toilet facilities and a fishing pier at nearby Lakeview Day Use Site.

Day use facilities include access to the popular 416 acre Mondeaux Flowage and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.Located near the campground are a variety of commercial services including canoe and boat rentals, showers, and some food and firewood sales at the Mondeaux Dam Lodge. There is no long term or day use parking for visitors entering the Ice Age National Scenic Trail within the campground. Trash collection is provided within the campground.

Did you forget something? Don’t sweat it! The small town of Medford can meet your camping supply needs from groceries to firewood.

So, if you like to hike, fish, swim, canoe, picnic or enjoy the convenience of being close to town, then the West Point Recreation Area is the place for you, conveniently located 25 minutes north of Medford. The West Point Recreation Area is pet friendly; See restrictions below for more information.

ALERT: During the temporary closure of the Mondeaux Dam Lodge, the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has issued a temporary special use permit for a vendor to continue offering visitors basic camping supplies and snacks on the property. The Mondeaux Dam Snack Shack will officially open for business on Saturday May 6th. Specifics on snack shacks business hours and offers can be found at http://www.mdsnackshack.com/. Click here to read the full press release.

At a Glance

Reservations:

There are no reservable sites at West Point Lake Recreation Area. All sites are available on a first-come basis.

Fees

Campsite fee is $15, or $7.50 with use of Interagency Senior or Access Pass. Interagency Pass discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.

Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation areas.

Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.

Saddle or pack animals are allowed in recreation sites only where authorized by posted instructions.

Firewood Closure Order

Our firewood closure order prohibits the possession, storage, or transport of any firewood that originates from more than 25 miles from your campsite. Firewood certified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Transportation and Consumer Protection can originate from more than 25 miles from National Forest destination.

Both certified firewood and Kiln-dried, untreated/unpainted/unstained/construction/dimensional lumber that is free of any metal or foreign substance is approved. Pallet boards are not approved.

Operation of all ATVs & UTVs are prohibited in campground.Boat landing and parking for paying campers only

The USDA Forest Service honors all four Interagency Recreation Passes that may be applied at National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife sites charging recreation use fees. Visit http://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/rec-fee.shtml to decide which pass is right for you.

Operated By:

Mondeaux Recreation Area

Information Center:

Summer Campground hosts greet visitors as they arrive, inform them of the campground regulations and assist them with their campsite.
Medford - Park Falls District

General Information

Directions: Travel north from Medford for 4 miles on State Hwy. 13. Turn left (west) on County Trunk Highway M for about 7 miles. Turn right (north) on County Trunk Highway E for 8.5 miles, then turn right (east) on Forest Road 1563 for 1 mile. Turn right (east) for 1 mile to the campground entrance.

Activities

Camping & Cabins

HIDE

Campground Camping

The West Point Campground located in a mature hardwood forest along the western shore of the Mondeaux Flowage. This consist of 15 campsites, each site is equipped with a parking spur, and picnic table and campfire ring with a grill. Drinking water and accessible vault toilets are provided. Located near the campground are a variety of commercial services including canoe & boat rental, showers, and some food and firewood sales at the Mondeaux Dam Lodge. Trash collections is provided within the campground.

No. of Sites

15

RV Camping

Pavement Type of Parking

Gravel roads and parking

Fire Information

Campsites are equipped with a parking spur, fire grill, and picnic table.

No. of Sites

15

Reservation Info

There are no reservable sites at West Point Lake Recreation Area. All sites are available on a first-come basis.

Fishing

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Lake and Pond Fishing

The Mondeaux Flowage is popular for boating and fishing. Anglers can expect to catch panfish, largemouth bass, perch, and crappie.

Hiking

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Day Hiking

The Aldo Leopold Trail is a 1.2 mile self-guided, non-motorized nature trail, located along an esker near the Mondeaux Dam Lodge, helps to outline Aldo Leopold's conservation ethics and the legacy that he left mankind. As you follow along the trail, wooden engraved signs help to outline the history of his life and quotes from his essays in the book entitled "A Sand County Almanac.” Click here for more information.

Difficulty Level:

Easy

Backpacking

The 1,000 mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a continuous footpath through diverse landscapes that follows the features that mark the furthest advance of the last glacier in Wisconsin. Because of its tremendous geological significance, the trail is one of the only 8 national scenic trail. For more information click here!

Nature Viewing

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Viewing Wildlife

A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch.

Viewing Scenery

Enjoy all that the forest has to offer, be ready to be surrounded by beautiful scenery of the Mondeaux Flowage.

Viewing Plants

Look around and you are sure to find a variety of plants during your time at the West Point Recreation Area, located in a mature hardwood forest.

Other Activities

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Geocaching & Letterboxing

A permit or any other type of authorization is NOT needed to hide a geocache on the Forest. It is considered a dispersed recreation activity similar to hunting, berry picking, or fishing where no Forest permit is required.

Geocachers should not be digging holes for hiding their geocaches.

We recommend all geocachers follow the guidelines set out by the "Wisconsin Geocaching Association". This information is located at their web site http://www.wi-geocaching.com/ See the "General Cache Hiding Rules and Tips" under the "Hiding a Cache" link.

Outdoor Learning

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Interpretive Areas

The Aldo Leopold Trail is a 1.2 mile self-guided, non-motorized nature trail, located along an esker near the Mondeaux Dam Lodge, helps to outline Aldo Leopold's conservation ethics and the legacy that he left mankind. As you follow along the trail, wooden engraved signs help to outline the history of his life and quotes from his essays in the book entitled "A Sand County Almanac." Click here for more information.

Picnicking

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Picnicking

There are many shady sites nestled along the scenic shore of the Mondeaux Flowage, which are great for picnicking and taking in the beautiful scenery.

Water Activities

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Boating - Non-Motorized

Canoeing, kayaking, paddling and windsurfing are some of the popular non-motorized water activities on the Mondeaux Flowage.

Boating - Motorized

Enjoy water Skiing and tubing on the Mondeaux Flowage while staying at the West Point Recreation Area.

Winter Sports

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XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

The 1,000 mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a continuous footpath through diverse landscapes that follows the features that mark the furthest advance of the last glacier in Wisconsin. Because of its tremendous geological significance, the trail is one of the only 8 national scenic trail. This 49 mile non-motorized segment runs diagonally across the forest in Taylor County. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and dog sled use are allowed in winter. For more information click here!

Mushing/Skijoring

The 1,000 mile Ice AgeNational Scenic Trail is a continuous footpath through diverse landscapes that follows the features that mark the furthest advance of the last glacier in Wisconsin. Because of its tremendous geological significance, the trail is one of the only 8 national scenic trail. This 49 mile non-motorized segment runs diagonally across the forest in Taylor County. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and dog sled use are allowed in winter. For more information click here!